We invite filmmakers to submit their films for the Sports and Entertainment Film Festival, held at Legion Field Stadium in Birmingham, AL, on August 29th and 30th. This festival is a unique opportunity to showcase your work in front of a diverse audience that bridges the worlds of sports and film. Featuring celebrity directors, actors, and athletes, the event will include exclusive panels and workshops that dive into the art of sports storytelling and film production, making it the perfect platform for filmmakers to gain exposure and connect with industry professionals.

What makes this festival truly special is the audience experience. Your film will be screened in an immersive setting right in the heart of a live football game, where attendees can watch using headphones for a silent cinema experience. This offers a rare opportunity for your work to be viewed in an intimate yet energetic environment. Plus, selected filmmakers will have their trailers showcased on the stadium’s big screen, giving their projects the chance to be seen by an audience of 70,000 people.

Don’t miss the chance to have your film featured in an event that blends the excitement of sports with the power of cinema. Submit your work and become part of a festival that celebrates the intersection of these two dynamic worlds.

Awards and pricing:

Feature film: $5,000

Short film: $1,000

Documentary: $2,500

Short Doc: $1,000

Podcast: $2,500

commercial:$500

TV Series: $1,500

Social media campaign & Content: $500 (check social platforms on how to win)

Honorable mention awards for:

Honorable Mention for Cinematic Excellence- Celebrating a film that stood out for its direction, cinematography, or visual storytelling.

Honorable Mention for Screenwriting- Recognizing a script that showcased brilliant writing, dialogue, or storytelling.

Honorable Mention for Production Design – Acknowledging excellence in set design, props, and the overall visual style of a film.

Honorable Mention for Breakthrough Filmmaker-For a filmmaker who made an outstanding contribution and showed great promise.

Eligibility:

Open to all filmmakers, regardless of nationality or geographic location. (must be able to attend festival August 29th-30th)
Submissions must be films that are sports-related, focus on sports entertainment, or explore the intersection of sports and media.
Films can be of any genre but must have a clear link to sports or entertainment.

Selection Process:

All films will be reviewed by a jury of industry professionals.
Films will be evaluated based on creativity, storytelling, originality, production quality, and relevance to the theme of sports and entertainment.
Filmmakers will be notified of their selection status before the festival.

Rights & Clearances:

Filmmakers must have full rights to all content in their films, including music, images, and footage.
Any legal disputes regarding copyright or intellectual property issues are the responsibility of the filmmaker.
The festival is not liable for any infringement of rights by the filmmaker.

Marketing and Promotion:

By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the festival the right to use clips, images, and information for promotional purposes.
Filmmakers may be asked to provide additional marketing materials such as a trailer, poster, or still images for promotion.

Attendance:

Filmmakers are encouraged to attend the festival for networking opportunities and the potential to participate in Q&A sessions after their screenings.
Travel and accommodation are not provided by the festival, though discounted rates may be available at partner hotels.

General Terms:

The festival reserves the right to change these rules and terms without prior notice.
Failure to comply with the rules may result in disqualification.
The submission fee is non-refundable, even if a film is withdrawn or not selected.
All decisions by the selection jury are final and cannot be appealed.